Tablescapes

Do you need a place to stash your dish addiction? Today I’m sharing an easy butlers pantry I created because I needed a consolidated place to gather my plates and dishes and other dishware I love! And you can have a butlers pantry too! Come on and see how easy it was to make……

As the temperature soars and the humidity builds here at StoneGalbe, we are often driven indoors to entertain. It’s easy to set an elegant looking table inside. Today I’m sharing tips for setting a summer table that will beat the heat and look effortless in the process!…

Last week I had a few friends over for a spur of the minute soup bar! We had so much fun. And I am so glad I did it! I know we all lead such busy lifestyles and inviting friends or family for a meal is sometimes daunting! So try something much easier and less fussy… how about a soup bar! Today I’m sharing my soup bar and a few tips and tricks to help you create a memorable meal that is easy and fun!…

Valentine’s Day is around the corner. Are you planning something special for someone you love? I NEVER go out to dinner on Valentine’s day. Too many crowds, prix fixe menus, and being rushed in and out! I think it is much more romantic to set a beautiful and cozy table and enjoy the evening at home! Here are a few tips for making your table swoon-worthy yet so easy to put together….

Christmas is just a few days away and if you are hosting Christmas dinner you will want to set a beautiful and memorable table. And setting a sugarplum of a table is easy when you know some tips to help you! Today I have 10 tips for setting a gorgeous Christmas table….

When Christmas is in the air it’s time to set a table worthy of the season. This year my decor is soft and filled with lots of silver and white and touches of gold. No reds here just celadon greens and evergreen. All of this is laid over a tablecloth of snow! Because aren’t we all dreaming of a white Christmas?…

I’ve had lots of mail lately asking where I got this or that for my Thanksgiving table. And lots more questions about dishes and dinnerware! I love hearing from you and try to answer every question. So I got to thinking that if so many readers have questions about setting a Thanksgiving table you might too! So today I’m sharing my favorite Thanksgiving table finds! Here are my picks……

Since Thanksgiving is just around the corner I thought we would talk tablescapes! I don’t know about you, but I get weak in the knees when I see a beautiful tablescape. Whether simple and relaxed or fancy and elegant… well thought out tables with fun surprising touches are a delight to sit down to! So, I’m sharing 10 easy and doable tips that will help you set a memorable table for Thanksgiving….

Has this ever been you? You are having guests for dinner and you are doing everything last minute because you are rushed for time? You can’t find 8 matching cloth napkins that aren’t stained and you aren’t using your beautiful white tablecloth because you don’t have time to iron it. You only have five wine glasses without chips and two candlestick stubs to put in your candlesticks. So now, you are regretting inviting your friends for dinner in the first place. UGH!!!! If only you were more organized!!!! It’s important to know what you have, what you need and where……

It’s time to be thinking about setting our Thanksgiving tables. Even if you are not hosting it’s fun to set a pretty table now and enjoy it until turkey day! This year I was inspired by natural elements like blue and white pumpkins, seeded eucalyptus, pinecones, and acorns. These all work together to make a magical and soft table when mixed with white dishes! No fuss here, just beautiful organics and great and simple dinnerware!…

Succulents and little white pumpkins are a match made in heaven! And so I combined this heavenly combo and used them as an inspiration for a soft white Thanksgiving table! And what an easy table to style! Really a table of “fall leftovers”. Today, I’m sharing how to set this table lots of other ideas for your Thanksgiving table!…

Fall is such a fun time to decorate a table! And a fabulous time of year to entertain. Lots of abundances and delicious flavors to play with. In many areas fall is the perfect time to eat al fresco! Today we will be looking at some of the best autumnal elements to dress a table. I have tons of ideas and lots of petty pictures for you! Ready to set a beautiful fall table?…

If you love dishes then you probably will love stacking them. A table set with a beautiful stack of dishes is so much prettier than a table set with just one big dish! Stacks of dishes are really show stoppers! Dramatic and artfully set! And they are a way for us to show off our curated collections! Today I have a few tips and secrets for how to stack dishes….

If I could choose a place to set a table at StoneGable it would be on the back corner of our wrap around porch. It’s cozy and small with such a beautiful view. I dug out one of my vintage tea sets and set a pretty little table. A little bit formal and very sweet! Let’s linger over a great cup of tea and a few scrumptious nibbles. Come ’round to the back porch and join me!…

Summer is the perfect time to get outdoors and take a meal along with you! Outdoor dining can be white tablecloth and chandeliers fancy and formal or hot dogs and paper plates casual! Either one works great! It just has to work for you. I like somewhere in the middle. Since I’ve been seeing tons of amazing plasticware the last couple year or so I have been collecting plates and bowls and drinking glasses and fun accents for the table! Let’s talk about setting an easy and charming summer alfresco table!…

Let’s start planning our Easter table now! Easter is only a month away and it’s not too early to start getting our ideas together for a gorgeous Easter table! I like to start to gather all the dishes, utensils, napkins and any other things I’m putting on my Easter table in plastic dishpans! No running around last minute for me! I also like to plan out my Easter centerpiece and any little take-home gifts for family and guests! Today’s post is filled with lots of creative ideas to set the perfect Easter table! …

White dishes are the little black dress of our kitchen cupboards… they are right for every occasion! I’ve had a love affair with them for years! They are always in style and go with every other dish you have! I’ve discovered so many wonderful things about white dishes and amazing ways to use them! Here are 10 great tips that will make you love and want to use white dishes too! …

Tartan has made a big comeback this Christmas! It’s everywhere! And I am thrilled. I hopped on the tartan bandwagon right away! Our Scottish heritage made tartan’s popular resurgence so welcomed here at StoneGable! Today’s Christmas table is set for a simple and delicious brunch. Of course, my inspiration came from the tartan napkins boldly displayed at each place but there is also a good deal of woodland charm infused in this table too! Take a seat and I’ll pour you something hot and delicious!…

If you need an idea for your Christmas table you are in the right place today! Or if you would love a few holiday entertaining tips, it’s your lucky day! I’m combining a Christmas inspired tablescape and a bunch of easy and doable entertaining tips. Christmas is THE time to be a FEZZIWIG! Yes, you remember the Fezziwigs from the book/ play/ musical/ movie A Christmas Carol. They were the kind, fun family that old Scrooge apprenticed for when he was a young man. This family had the best Christmas parties! And Mr. and Mrs. Fexxiwig were the epitomes of mirth……

The holidays are coming soon and that means parties, dinners, and even overnight stays. I’m sure we recognize all the work and time a host and hostess put into a party or get-together. It’s such an honor to be invited to a soiree… and so much fun! While we are enjoying the festivities here are a few tips to help you not only have a great time but be a perfect guest too! …

Thanksgiving is really my favorite holiday. It’s a time when our families gather around a great meal and take time out of our busy lives to be thankful! I love the American roots of this special holiday. I love the God-centered reason we celebrate it. And by it’s very name Thanksgiving is a corporate time of acknowledging God as the giver of all things… and a time set aside to thank Him for it! Have you every heard of the story THE 5 KERNELS OF CORN? This story is intertwined into our Thanksgiving and is a way we count our……

Since Thanksgiving is just around the corner I thought we would talk tablescapes! I don’t know about you, but I get weak in the knees when I see a beautiful tablescape. Whether simple and relaxed or fancy and elegant… well thought out tables with fun surprising touches are a delight to sit down to! So, I’m sharing 10 easy and doable tips that will help you set a memorable table for Thanksgiving….

My Annabelle hydrangeas are prime for picking right now. They are a fluffy blooming mass that hugs one side of our front porch. These hydrangeas start out snowy white and change to the most gorgeous citron green as September draws near. I know they are right for bringing inside when a few of the individual flowerets are tinged with sepia and brown. So right now they are scattered throughout StoneGable in white ironstone. These green beauties and white ironstone are a perfect match! Today they have made their way to my dining room table……

Setting a table is one of my favorite things to do… and better yet if it is al fresco! Over the years I’ve been collecting dinnerware and linens and accessories in just a few colors so I can turn all these items into endless and interesting tablescapes. My favorite colors to collect are blue and white. So, today I’m entertaining on the patio and sharing tablescaping tips and tips for collecting all things blue and white. Come on, let’s dine al fresco today!…

Summer is the time to eat outside! And here at StoneGable, we have been blessed with such perfect summer weather. So, we are enjoying every drop of this unusual summer and eating outside is an evening ritual for us! Although I still love to set an outdoor table with pretty “real” dinnerware, most evening we like to pull out the great plasticware I’ve collected and use it! Come on outside and join us on the patio for a red and white tablescape… farmhouse style!…

Let’s have a farmhouse breakfast! Hearty, fresh from the garden and local markets with lots of strong hot coffee and a few sweet treats. Here at StoneGable, we love a long, lazy, talk-for-hours Saturday morning breakfast with the family! Today I’m celebrating the charm and throwback style of a farmhouse breakfast complete with a farmhouse tablescape! Come on in, we’ve been waiting for you!…

Hey, friends! I’ve been thinking a lot about dining al fresco lately! As the weather warms up we spend more and more time outside and that means dining outside too! Today let’s talk about all the great plastic and non-breakable dinnerware options we can find and use for all our outdoor dining experiences! Yes, WE can use plastic! For years, I was firmly rooted in the only-use-REAL-dinnerware camp. But no more! Here’s what I’ll be using this summer……

Today, I have a fantasy tablescape for you! It’s a table about a special flower and a swath of pearl seeded bridal veil and a special dinner. I think this is the most ethereal tablescape I have ever created. And special to my heart. This tablescape has a story! The table covering is actually a portion of my very own cathedral bridal veil. Today I’m celebrating all the brides-to-be and sharing tips for setting the most exquisite table!…

This Easter I’m using the bounty of early spring to set an easy, airy table. Easter will be here before we know it and it’s time to think about setting an Easter table. Don’t you love early spring? Nests and eggs and sleepy twigs waking up and bursting with delicate buds! Such a welcome sight after a long winter. This year’s Easter table reflects all that is beautiful about the season. …

Christmas meals are for making memories and lingering conversation and laughter and love and thankfulness and scrumptious food and family and friends! Christmas dinners at StoneGable are easy and cozy and candle lit and a time to savor the blessedness of the day! Our Christmas starts early in the day and ends well into the night. Dinner is later in the evening and much more intimate and quiet than the hustle and bustle of the day. My table sets the tone for the rest of Christmas evening!…

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I’m an empty nester living with my wonderful husband Bobby at StoneGable. Our home often feels like a hotel, filled with family and friends. I love all things HOME AND GARDEN! Living by grace, I strive to live large and love all those who cross my path.